Best High Schools in Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC has 10 high schools with 4,977 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dunn score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dunn greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sampson Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 233 Students

2. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

3. Cumberland International Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students

4. Harnett County Early College

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 102 Students

5. Midway High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students

6. Hobbton High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students

7. Triton High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students

8. South Johnston High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC has 6 middle schools with 2,820 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dunn score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dunn greatly exceed expectations.

1. Midway Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

2. Hobbton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students

3. Coats-erwin Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

4. Reid Ross Classical Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students

5. Dunn Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dunn, NC

Dunn, NC has 7 elementary schools with 3,562 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dunn score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dunn exceed expectations.

1. Plain View Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

2. District No 7 Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students

3. Meadow School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students

4. Midway Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

5. Hobbton Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

6. Coats Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students

7. Erwin Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

8. Dunn Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dunn, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dunn, NC has a total population of 18,680 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dunn, NC

11,359

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dunn, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunn, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunn, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,113 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dunn, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations